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In Part 1<\/a>\u00a0and Part 2<\/a> of our \u201cHow to be a Film Composer\u201d<\/em><\/a> series, we discussed how to approach composing with the correct mentality and the what tools modern composers are using for scoring films. In this post, we’ll discuss the relationship composers have with film directors and why it’s so important for scoring music to film.<\/p>\n Some of the best composers in Hollywood have been given a chance to shine thanks to some great directors. Due to the declining popularity of classical and orchestral music over the past few decades, the orchestra and the composer have been given a platform to be relevant again through movies, television, and other pop culture entertainment. When you think of a popular director, chances are they have a close-friend composer as part of their regular crew. This isn\u2019t always the case, but many of the best filmmakers like to maintain a bit of a consistent tone, and the composer is a massive part of the continuity of their body of work. <\/span><\/p>\n Below are some videos displaying these awesome collaborations at work. Study the dynamic between the two, and how you as a composer can bring as much to the table to make this scenario possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When you see a Steven Spielberg<\/a> film, all you can really imagine is John Williams<\/a> and that Hollywood sound that he made popular in the late 70\u2019s with Jaws<\/a>, Close Encounters of the Third Kind<\/a>, and Raiders of the Lost Ark<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/youtu.be\/EDC_fppZ1Kg<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\nSTEVEN SPIELBERG & JOHN WILLIAMS<\/b><\/h2>\n
At The Piano for the movie ‘E.T.’<\/h3>\n
Career Advice from the Duo<\/span><\/h3>\n